SW coast path, Minehead to Poole via Lands End - 630 miles, the longest national trail in the UK.

Sat. 1st Oct. 2011:South Haven Point, Studland Bay

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Day 27: Wed. 28th Sept Lyme Regis to Langton Herring

3 lovely supporters - Burton Bradstock

What a difference a day makes!Gone were the mist and fog. Gone were the low temperatures and gone were the grey, grey skies and seas. In their place summer had returned with an astonishing array of clear horizons, balmy breezes and dazzling turquoise seas .

For me, the weather was perfect and much progress was made as I galloped along the Path at breathtaking speed from Lyme to Langton, conquering the mighty Golden Cap en route. Hands up all those who have read the book, "Moonfleet", a classic tale of smugglers' nefarious deeds located in the heart of Chesil Beach country. It was compulsive reading when I was at school a thousand years ago. Mind you, they never had exploits extending to cliff-top runners and their mad sport.

Once more, there were other fresh air fanatics on the Path only too pleased to learn about G.O.S.H and only too ready to donate there and then to the hospital funds. We were also united again with our very close buddies, Margaret and Jill who scoured the summit of Golden Cap amazed by the enormous dust cloud being generated by dashing Jack shortly after crossing the Devon/Dorset border. All now seems set for Saturday's final fling when I hope to spring across the burning sands of Studland beach around 1 pm, weather and injuries permitting. And so to bed.

3 comments:

Great to see you both yesterday and what a fantastic day of sunshine. Maybe not so good for you, Jack, running in the heat but wonderful for Pat and I to do a lovely walk along the coast. Hope the quad is holding up. Not long now see you Saturday. Love Jill & John

Hi Jack, Ben here from the Rock-Padstow ferry. What is your start point and time, and estimated finish point and time, on Fri 30 Sept (tomorrow) as there is an outside chance I could join you if you fancy some company. Did my 35-mile run on Sunday so may be able to keep up with you for some of the way! Contact jbsharp@btinternet.com or 07990 785674 if easier. All the best and keep it up!

Consistently amazing, and have really enjoyed reading your posts. Hope you *enjoy* the last couple of days of your mission and glad the weather is finally on your side (if a little too hot for running).

Jo (Alison's friend)

ps Don't get so distracted by the naturists on Studland Beach that you keep on running past the finish line!!!

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About Me

Wozziz then? 69 years and 11.5 months old wrinklie loses his marbles and decides to attempt to run 630 miles within 30 days. Why?
The idea is to run the SWCP as a taxing charity challenge. The scenery is glorious but we’ll have to switch off the Atlantic gales and plug the rain clouds for a few weeks before galloping over the hills and far away.
With 2 secret weapons, retirement and a wife called Pat, I should be able to find time for the event. As the longest national trail in the UK it’s going to take quite a lot of running, jogging, walking and (have you seen those hills?) even crawling, especially over some of the wind-swept cliff tops.
I’m training at base camp Camberley and on Guildford’s North Downs, but it’s the North Ups that are more challenging.
And finally there are the donations I would hope to collect for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children. How these kids would love to be able to get up and walk, never mind run.